Since moving to Texas in 2022, I have become more intentional about exploring everything the state has to offer. That means even unplanned road trips have become more ritual than random. Denison, like so many other Texas towns, popped up on my Instagram feed one day. So, I waited for the weekend and hopped in…
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Riding the Wave in Port A
We headed south to dip our toes in the sand. “It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.” — Robert Henri I know wherever land meets water is technically a beach, but I got tired of Texas thinking their lakes were cutting it. They weren’t. We…
Wandering in Weatherford
The Boardwalk at Lake Weatherford waves hello. “He had always been possessed of a leisure which he had nursed and protected, instead of squandering it in vain activities. His carefully guarded hours had been devoted to the cultivation of a fine intelligence and a few judiciously chosen habits, and none of the disturbances common to…
Sipping in La La Land
Sipping with a purpose? Yes, please. “Bread and water can easily be toast and tea”. — Janet Clarkson La La Land Kind Cafe prioritizes people, not profits. I visited La La Land Kind Cafe in Richardson, Texas, yesterday. My daughter and I shared the most delicious slice of avocado toast while I sipped on a…
Falling for Three Roots Boutique
Instagram made us do it. “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.”– Henri Matisse Three Roots Boutique — Gladewater, TX My mom let me know about Three Roots Boutique several months ago on Instagram. Inspired by beautiful pictures of loose-leaf teas, their new tea wall, and all floral everything, I packed…
Rolling through Downtown Rowlett
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert While many dream of far-off destinations, I’ve been finding joy in discovering the hidden gems of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one downtown at a time. It’s partly a creative project, but mostly a grounding exercise to keep…
